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Fingerprints Don't Lie (1951)

APPROVED 57 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   23 February 1951 (USA)
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The killing of Mayor Palmer is being placed on Paul Moody by fingerprint expert Jim Stover as Moody's prints were found on the murder weapon... See full summary »

Director:

Sam Newfield

Writer:

Orville H. Hampton (original screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Richard Travis Richard Travis ...
James Stover
Sheila Ryan Sheila Ryan ...
Carolyn Palmer
Sid Melton ...
Hypo Dorton
Tom Neal Tom Neal ...
Prosecuting Attorney
Margia Dean ...
Nadine Connell
Lyle Talbot ...
Police Lt. Grayson
Michael Whalen Michael Whalen ...
Police Commissioner Frank Kelso
Richard Emory Richard Emory ...
Paul Moody
Dee Tatum Dee Tatum ...
Connie Duval
George Eldredge George Eldredge ...
King Sullivan
Rory Mallinson Rory Mallinson ...
Brad Evans
Karl 'Killer' Davis Karl 'Killer' Davis ...
Rod Barenger (as Karl Davis)
Zon Murray Zon Murray ...
Defense Attorney
Syra Marty Syra Marty ...
Syra, the Blonde Model (as Syra)
Forbes Murray Forbes Murray ...
Judge Edwin Monroe
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Storyline

The killing of Mayor Palmer is being placed on Paul Moody by fingerprint expert Jim Stover as Moody's prints were found on the murder weapon. When reporter Brad Evans places doubt in Stover's mind that the fingerprints were Moodys, he decides to investigate further with the help of the mayor's daughter Carolyn. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Mayor | Fingerprints | Murder | Killing | California  | See more »

Taglines:

You Can't Erase The Stamp Of A Killer! See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Fingerprints See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Spartan Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | USA: (edited version) (TV)  | USA: (New York opening)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Re-titled, and edited down to less than thirty minutes, it was sold to television in the early 1950's as part of a syndicated half hour mystery show. See more »